Tendinitis is most often caused by repetitive, minor impact on the affected area, or from a sudden more serious injury. There are many activities that can cause tendinitis, including: Gardening Raking Carpentry Cleaning house Shoveling Painting Scrubbing Tennis Golf Skiing Throwing and pitching Incorrect posture at work or home or poor stretching or conditioning before […]
It’s not that much difficult to prevent phlebitis. Following points should be kept in mind to keep a reasonable distance from phlebitis: Stay active and do regular exercise Use Lumino Cielo compression socks to improve your blood flow as well as to help relieve your pain and swelling. Avoid bed rest for prolonged periods. Raise […]
Phlebitis is most common in the lower part of the legs, but can also affect other parts. Phlebitis, if mild, may or may not cause symptoms. Mentioned below are the complaints regarding phlebitis: Tender red area Bulging of the vein Warmth High grade fever Pus discharge Swelling of the involved limb Pain Throbbing, burning sensations […]
Phlebitis has many causes. Some of the common causes of phlebitis are: Local trauma or injury to the vein Travelling, such as, long driving or plane rides Insertion of intravenous catheters (IV) in hospitals, or IV induced phlebitis After surgery (post-operative period), especially orthopedic procedures Prolonged immobility, as in hospitalized or bed-ridden patients Varicose veins […]
You can prevent Peripheral neuropathy by making following healthy lifestyle choices: Take care of your feet, especially if you have diabetes. Wear soft, loose cotton socks and padded shoes. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, can reduce neuropathy pain, improve muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as […]
Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms usually start with numbness, prickling or tingling in the toes or fingers. It may spread up to the feet or hands and cause burning, freezing, throbbing and/or shooting pain that is often worse at night. The pain can be either constant or periodic, but usually the pain is felt equally on both […]
Peripheral neuropathy may be either inherited or acquired through disease processes or trauma. In some cases, no cause can be identified and this is termed idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. Road traffic accidents Falls Sports-related injuries Surgical procedures Dislocated bone Fractured bone Repeated stress/ motion Diabetes Shingles (post herpetic neuralgia) Vitamin deficiency, particularly B12 and folate Alcohol […]
Since there’s no cure for OA, prevention is your best choice. You can lower your risk by: Staying physically active Maintaining a healthy weight Preventing injuries to your joints Quit smoking and alcohol consumption Taking natural vitamin D by sun bath Consuming healthy diet rich in calcium and Vitamin C Maintaining your Blood pressure Exercising […]
Symptoms of osteoarthritis vary, depending on which joints are affected and how severely they are affected. However, the most common symptoms are pain and stiffness, particularly first thing in the morning or after resting. Affected joints may get swollen, especially after extended activity. Osteoarthritis symptoms often develop slowly and worsen over time. Signs and symptoms […]
Osteoarthritis was long believed to be caused by the “wear and tear” of joints over time. Here are some of the factors that contribute to the development of OA: Aging: The single most common cause of osteoarthritis is aging, as use of the joint over many years is likely to lead to breakdown of cartilage. Family […]
